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The Temptation of Isabelle (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1985, The Temptation of Isabelle is a drama film directed by Jacques Doillon, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. Bruno devises a mean to test the love of his girlfriend Isabelle. Since Isabelle had been in love with Alain in the past, Bruno invites Alain to a surprise birthday party for her at a hotel -- what better way to judge her feelings than to get them together? Alain arrives with his current girlfriend Lio. Soon after the two couples start the evening off, their polite exteriors deteriorate.

Who’s in it. The Temptation of Isabelle stars Ann-Gisel Glass as Isabelle, Jacques Bonnaffé as Bruno, Fanny Bastien as Lio and Xavier Deluc as Alain, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Temptation of Isabelle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Temptation of Isabelle page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Temptation of Isabelle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Temptation of Isabelle (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Temptation of Isabelle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Temptation of Isabelle worth watching?
The Temptation of Isabelle holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Temptation of Isabelle?
The Temptation of Isabelle stars Ann-Gisel Glass, Jacques Bonnaffé, Fanny Bastien, Xavier Deluc and Françoise Brion.
When was The Temptation of Isabelle released?
The Temptation of Isabelle was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.